The Lost Chord (Sullivan, Arthur)

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Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., n.d. Plate H. 921.
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Misc. Notes separate harmonium part included
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Publisher. Info. New York: Century, n.d.
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Publisher. Info. New York: Delux Music Co., n.d.
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For Orchestra

12 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2, 3 (B♭) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

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Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A3108.
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Publisher. Info. New York: Schirmer?, n.d.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A3108.
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Misc. Notes Unsure about the Publisher info. If anyone can recognize the publication info for this, please change out the details in Edit.
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For Theatre Orchestra (Hildreth)
Arranger Richard E. Hildreth (1867–1941)
Publisher. Info. Jacbobs' Orchestra Monthly
[Boston]: Walter Jacobs, 1912.
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For Theatre Orchestra (Mahl)

12 more: Flute • Oboe • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoon • Horn 1/2 (F) • Cornet 1 (Solo), 2 (B♭) • Trombone 1 (Solo)/2 • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Arranger Franz Mahl (1859–1911)
Publisher. Info. New York: Carl Fischer, 1907.
Reprinted Miami: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1971-87). Catalog A6887.
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For Male Chorus and Piano (Brewer)
Arranger John Hyatt Brewer (1856–1931)
Publisher. Info. G. Schirmer's Secular Choruses for Men's Voices, No.1509
New York: G. Schirmer, 1927. Plate 15175.
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Indianapolis Maennerchor Archive.
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For Male Chorus and Piano (Macy)
Arranger James Cartwright Macy (1845–1918)
Publisher. Info. Part-Songs for Mens Voices, No.14028
Boston: Oliver Ditson Co., 1920.
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For Mixed Chorus (Fagge)
Arranger Arthur Fagge (1864–1943)
Publisher. Info. Choral Miscellany No.50
London: Hawkes & Son, 1915. Plate H. 8801.
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Misc. Notes From uploader's collection.
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For Violin (or Mandolin) and Piano (Lazora)
Arranger Eugen Lazora (fl.1903–04)
Publisher. Info. Unidentified Collection (pp.50-53)
[Chicago]: National Music Co., 1903. Plate 1602.
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For Violin and Piano (Strube)
Arranger Gustav Strube (1867–1953)
Publisher. Info. Kelley's Graded Pieces for Violin and Piano, Vol.4
Philadelphia: Oliver Ditson, 1905. Plate 4-68-628063.
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Misc. Notes Work dated 1901 in score.
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For Violin and Piano (Meyer)
Arranger Fritz Meyer (1857–1926)
Publisher. Info. Unterhaltungs-Stunden, No.32
Leipzig: Bosworth & Co., 1912. Plate B. & Co. 14597.
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For Organ (Barrett)
Arranger Reginald Barrett (1861–1940)
Publisher. Info. New York: J. Fischer & Brother, 1898. Plate J. F. & B. 1186.
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Misc. Notes Edited first page to swap staves to avoid crossing hands (Barrett had tune in bass clef but played by right hand)
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For Organ (Spark)
Arranger William Spark (1823–1897)
Publisher. Info. New York: Wm. A. Pond & Co., n.d. Plate 11093.
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Misc. Notes Possibly reprinted from the Boosey original
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For Organ (Wilkins)
Arranger Herve D. Wilkins (1848–1913)
Publisher. Info. Philadelphia: Oliver Ditson, 1924. Plate 129-59413-5.
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For Piano (Bial)
Arranger Carl Bial (1833–1892)
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Berlin: Adolph Fürstner, n.d. Plate 2594.
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For Piano (Kuhe)

General Information

Work Title The Lost Chord
Alternative. Title
Composer Sullivan, Arthur
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IAS 42
Key F major*
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1 song
Andante moderato (85 bars)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1877 (January 13)
First Performance. 1877-01-31 in London, Boosey Concerts
Antoinette Sterling (soprano), Composer (piano)
First Publication. 1877 - London: Boosey & Co.
Librettist Adelaide A. Procter (1825–1864)
published 1860 in The Eng­lish Wo­man’s Jour­nal
Language English
Average DurationAvg. Duration 4 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voice, piano, harmonium (ad lib)
External Links Wikipedia article
Extra Information * Boosey first issued the song in G and A-flat major along with the original key